The New Quilt Bloggers Blog Hop is right around the corner. If you are a new quilt blogger, you owe it to yourself to sign up and participate as much as you possibly can. I joined a few months after launching Dizzy Quilter, and I know it made a big difference for me. I met … Continue reading Want to be a Better Quilt Blogger?

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If you are not familiar with Galentine's Day, do yourself a favor and watch Parks and Recreation. My husband and I watched the series over the past year or so, and it is a relaxing dose of silliness written by smart people. Don't you miss TV shows with smart writers? You can find a clip … Continue reading Happy Galentine’s Day!

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It's here! And I've finally opened it. I waited an extra TWO DAYS to open my box. The first day I was in the city all day, and then just too tired to make a video. Then, it was the day my mom was coming to visit, and I thought it would be more fun … Continue reading Island Batik Ambassador Box

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It's official. I'm a published pattern designer. A blogging friend, Michelle of That Black Chic, reached out to me last year and asked if I would design a Valentine's day quilt suitable for beginning quilters for her new magazine. I said yes. With beginners in mind, I came up with a plan to make a … Continue reading Windows to My Heart

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This past weekend I was able to attend a class taught by my local quilt guild. Rebecca's Reel Quilters offers regular programs, and they are a lot of fun. I get to spend an entire Saturday with my quilting buddies, and we learn a new technique. It is always so much fun to see the … Continue reading One Block Wonder – Guild Class

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Here is my version of Pattern by Jen's block for February. Isn't it lovely? I'm doing the 6" version. I plan to make a donation quilt for my guild when I'm finished. It is entirely half square triangles (hst), so a good piece to practice accuracy in construction. I used my Bloc Loc ruler to … Continue reading Blue is the Color for February

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This month I am dipping into my blue stash to play with my friends in the 2018 Monthly Color Challenge. My blue stash is way better than my red stash. Check out my fellow bloggers this month and see what they are up to. Jen of Patterns by Jen Sherry of Powered By Quilting Jen of A … Continue reading February Color Challenge